President Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation for regional commission chiefs

By Kunle Sanni

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a request to the Senate seeking confirmation of nominees for the South-West, North-Central, and South-South Development Commissions.

In his letter to the National Assembly, Tinubu named 19 nominees for the North-Central Development Commission, with Cosmas Akiyir as Chairman and Cyril Yeltsin as Managing Director.

For the South-West Development Commission, 18 nominees were submitted, with Senator Olubunmi Adetunbi proposed as Chairman and Dr. Charles Akinola as Managing Director.

The South-South Development Commission also has 18 nominees, with Chibudom Nwuche nominated as Chairman and Usoro Offiong Akpabio as Managing Director.

The Senate is expected to refer the nominations to the relevant committees for screening and confirmation.